The Exchange Plan 
The
Exchange Plan is designed to provide
weight loss while allowing flexibility of eating choices.
It is a low fat program, balanced in lean meats, fish, poultry,
vegetables, fruits, starches, and low fat dairy products. Your dietitian
will help design a menu for you incorporating your preferences.
This program is reasonable for those in need of modest weight loss. You
can reasonably expect to lose 10–15 percent of your weight within four
to six months. This is an excellent plan to maintain your weight loss as
it is based on healthy life style eating practices.
The Modified Fast Plan
Even though it is a major departure from normal eating, in choosing the Modified
Fast Plan, most people experience little hunger after the first few
days.
With this plan, you may choose to eat small daily portions of lean meat,
fish, or poultry; a few salad items are included for variety, fiber, and
texture. You may occasionally substitute a powdered protein supplement. In
addition to a daily water requirement, you may have low calorie beverages,
including decaffeinated coffee, tea, and sugar-free soft drinks. You will
also need daily supplements of vitamins and minerals, which are supplied
by the Colorado Center for Weight Management.
The Modified Fast Plan may be used safely until goal weight is reached, or
as a way to get your weight loss program off to a quick start before
switching to the Exchange Plan. Limited as
the menu might seem, those who follow it closely experience little hunger,
maintain high energy, and generally feel well.
The Omnifast Plan
This version of modified fasting uses liquid and easy to cook protein
supplements (soup, eggs, pancakes, juices) instead of lean meats, fish,
and poultry.
The Omnifast Plan uses a protein formula
similar to that used on the Modified Fast Plan; it contains high quality
protein, and is available in a variety of hot and cold flavors. These
supplements are available only to the medical community and should not be
confused with over-the-counter products.
Most patients who closely follow the Omnifast Plan lose weight rapidly,
experience little hunger, maintain high energy, and generally feel well.
This program may be used for the duration of the weight loss phase if so
desired.
The Maintenance Plan
You will take part in a strong maintenance
program that includes a ten week long course in behavior modification,
and frequent weekly visits to our Registered dietitians. Moreover, your
progress will be constantly monitored by a physician.
Colorado
Center forThe Plans